“There are currently ۳۵۰۰۰ students studying at Al-Mustafa University branches in Iran and abroad since we are cooperating with more than ۱۰۰ scientific and academic institutes around the world.” Ayatollah Arafi said.

"Holding this Quranic competition in Qom as the center of Shia World indicates Qom's special attention to Quran and promoting its valuable teachings; This competition also highlights the fact that reciting Quran is considered as a great deed in Ahlubayt's (as) doctrine." said Hujjat al-Islam Rajabi.

The Shia source of emulation condemned the US-led Syria air strikes saying, “The enemy is plotting to undermine the Islamic unity and resistance among Muslim countries, that’s why the whole Muslim community must be aware and come together to stand united against the imperial powers.”

"More Islamic centers should be established in the West in order to promote genuine Islamic teachings; the main purpose of such centers is to educate Muslims in the West according to genuine Islamic teachings and Ahlubayt's (as) doctrine." said Hujjat al-Islam Kashmiri.